* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: Once holding the [[Up-Grade]] into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a [[Dubious Disc]].
* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: Once holding the [[Up-Grade]] into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a [[Dubious Disc]].
* ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'', which featured Porygon, caused seizures and irritated eyes. It was not Porygon itself, but [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu's]] Thunderbolt which caused the problematic blue and red flash - even so, neither Porygon nor its evolutions have been seen in the anime since, except for the intro to one of the movies.
* ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'', which featured Porygon, caused seizures and irritated eyes. It was not Porygon itself, but {{AP|Pikachu's}} {{M|Thunderbolt}} which caused the problematic blue and red flash - even so, neither Porygon nor its evolutions have been seen in the anime since, except for the intro to one of the movies.
* Porygon is the only Pokémon who evolves into a smaller Pokémon, then evolves into a larger Pokémon
* Porygon is the only Pokémon who evolves into a smaller Pokémon, then evolves into a larger Pokémon
* Despite being "copy protected" by Silph Co., Porygon can be bred, and of course, be [[Pokémon cloning|cloned]].
* Despite being "copy protected" by Silph Co., Porygon can be bred, and of course, be [[Pokémon cloning|cloned]].
* Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line that has all three knowing {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line that has all three knowing {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Porygon have three [[Signature move|signature moves]], along with {{p|Vespiquen}} the most out of all Pokémon. It should be noted that before [[Generation III]], Porygon actually had four signature moves, the fourth being {{m|Zap Cannon}}, thusly meaning it had the most signature moves. However, in Generation III, Zap Cannon was accessible to many other Pokémon meaning it could no longer be classified as a "true" signature move.
* Porygon have three [[signature move]]s, along with {{p|Vespiquen}} the most out of all Pokémon. It should be noted that before [[Generation III]], Porygon actually had four signature moves, the fourth being {{m|Zap Cannon}}, thusly meaning it had the most signature moves. However, in Generation III, Zap Cannon was accessible to many other Pokémon meaning it could no longer be classified as a "true" signature move.
Porygon is the first artificial Pokémon that was ever created. Porygon has a pink polygonal body with a blue stomach, blue triangular prism feet and a blue rectangular prism tail. Porygon has a pink, polygonal head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagon eyes. It does not breathe. Porygon is made completely out of programming code. Built into this code is a Silph copyright protection preventing duplication through electronic means.
Porygon is capable of using various Ice and Electrical attacks, along with a few Psychic abilities, the rare ability to wield Tri Attack and the one-of-a-kind ability to use Sharpen.
Even though Porygon is an unevolved and non-legendary Pokémon, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Porygon, because they're man-made, are generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings working with people, which makes it almost uncatchable. However, Porygon are found wild in Sinnoh's Trophy Garden.
Porygon has only appeared in the scandal episode, Electric Soldier Porygon. This episode caused seizures to almost 700 children in Japan due to a flashing strobe effect, and was therefore never aired again anywhere in the world.
Since then, Porygon and its evolutions have never appeared in another episode.
A Porygon made a cameo during the "World of Pokémon" opening narration of the first five movies.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
Green obtains a Porygon during his time in Celadon City, and it has since then become a core member of his team. Prior to Template:PSV, it has evolved into Porygon2.
Porygon is a Pokéfloat. When the fighting is on Slowpoke's tail, three will travel across the top of the screen. However, they move too quickly to land on and so are little more than decoration in practice.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
Porygon will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: Once holding the Up-Grade into Porygon2, and a second time (as Porygon2) into Porygon-Z when holding a Dubious Disc.
Electric Soldier Porygon, which featured Porygon, caused seizures and irritated eyes. It was not Porygon itself, but Pikachu'sThunderbolt which caused the problematic blue and red flash - even so, neither Porygon nor its evolutions have been seen in the anime since, except for the intro to one of the movies.
Porygon is the only Pokémon who evolves into a smaller Pokémon, then evolves into a larger Pokémon
Despite being "copy protected" by Silph Co., Porygon can be bred, and of course, be cloned.
Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line that has all three knowing Giga Impact and Hyper Beam.
Porygon have three signature moves, along with Vespiquen the most out of all Pokémon. It should be noted that before Generation III, Porygon actually had four signature moves, the fourth being Zap Cannon, thusly meaning it had the most signature moves. However, in Generation III, Zap Cannon was accessible to many other Pokémon meaning it could no longer be classified as a "true" signature move.
Origin
It appears to be based on the concept of an origami crane made with primitive 3D graphics software.
Name origin
Porygon's name is a mix between polygon and origami. It may also reflect the stereotype that Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Porygon images on Bulbagarden Archives.
